.car Domain Names
36 registrars compared — cheapest from $1863.20 at Spaceship
Delegated in the 2012 new gTLD round, .car is one of the few domain extensions that spell out a product category in three letters — and it's run by the same registry behind .xyz.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spaceship Cheapest | $1863.20 | $2064.20 | $2064.20 | $10120.00 | $20441.00 | Visit |
| 2 | NameSilo | $1998.99 | $2199.00 | $1998.99 | $10794.99 | $21789.99 | Visit |
| 3 | Porkbun | $2060.25 | $2060.25 | $2060.25 | $10301.25 | $20602.50 | Visit |
| 4 | Namecheap | $2070.00 | $2400.00 | $2298.00 | $11670.00 | $23670.00 | Visit |
| 5 | Sav | $2080.20 | $2080.20 | $2080.20 | $10401.00 | $20802.00 | Visit |
| 6 | Dynadot | $2140.22 | $2140.22 | $2140.22 | $10701.10 | $21402.20 | Visit |
| 7 | Above.com | $2200.22 | $2200.22 | $2200.22 | $11001.10 | $22002.20 | Visit |
| 8 | Truehost | $2200.22 | $2857.92 | $2600.26 | $13631.90 | $27921.50 | Visit |
| 9 | Gandi | $2214.19 | $3711.98 | $2203.39 | $17062.11 | $35622.01 | Visit |
| 10 | Regery | $2249.99 | $2249.99 | $2249.99 | $11249.95 | $22499.90 | Visit |
| 11 | Gname | $2378.00 | $2378.00 | $2378.00 | $11890.00 | $23780.00 | Visit |
| 12 | eDomains | $2400.00 | $2400.00 | $2400.00 | $12000.00 | $24000.00 | Visit |
| 13 | Infomaniak | $2400.00 | $2400.00 | $2400.00 | $12000.00 | $24000.00 | Visit |
| 14 | DreamHost | $2500.00 | $2500.00 | $2500.00 | $12500.00 | $25000.00 | Visit |
| 15 | Internet.bs | $2500.00 | $2725.39 | $2646.00 | $13401.56 | $27028.51 | Visit |
| 16 | Squarespace | $2500.00 | $2500.00 | $2500.00 | $12500.00 | $25000.00 | Visit |
| 17 | Hover | $2500.19 | $2500.19 | $2500.19 | $12500.95 | $25001.90 | Visit |
| 18 | OVHcloud | $2506.00 | $2724.00 | $2506.00 | $13402.00 | $27022.00 | Visit |
| 19 | MrDomain | $2542.95 | $2542.95 | $2542.95 | $12714.75 | $25429.50 | Visit |
| 20 | All Domains | $2551.89 | $2773.89 | $2773.89 | $13647.45 | $27516.90 | Visit |
| 21 | Netim | $2605.00 | $2605.00 | $2119.50 | $13025.00 | $26050.00 | Visit |
| 22 | UK2 | $2639.98 | $2639.98 | $3074.00 | $13199.90 | $26399.80 | Visit |
| 23 | INWX | $2694.12 | $2694.12 | $2694.12 | $13470.60 | $26941.20 | Visit |
| 24 | Hello.co | $2799.99 | $2799.99 | $2799.99 | $13999.95 | $27999.90 | Visit |
| 25 | OnlyDomains | $2823.99 | $3166.49 | $3166.49 | $15489.95 | $31322.40 | Visit |
| 26 | Blacknight | $2886.00 | $2886.00 | $2886.00 | $14430.00 | $28860.00 | Visit |
| 27 | Marcaria | $2947.00 | $2947.00 | $2947.00 | $14735.00 | $29470.00 | Visit |
| 28 | Name.com | $2999.99 | $3799.99 | $2999.99 | $18199.95 | $37199.90 | Visit |
| 29 | Crazy Domains | $3001.50 | $3091.59 | $3001.50 | $15367.86 | $30825.81 | Visit |
| 30 | Directnic | $3125.99 | $3125.99 | $3125.99 | $15629.95 | $31259.90 | Visit |
| 31 | Regtons | $3209.00 | $3209.00 | $3209.00 | $16045.00 | $32090.00 | Visit |
| 32 | 101domain | $3299.18 | $3299.18 | $3299.18 | $16495.90 | $32991.80 | Visit |
| 33 | Cosmotown | $3299.18 | $3299.18 | $3299.18 | $16495.90 | $32991.80 | Visit |
| 34 | Moniker | $3440.99 | $3544.25 | $3440.99 | $17617.99 | $35339.24 | Visit |
| 35 | 123 Reg | $3959.98 | $3959.98 | $3959.98 | $19799.90 | $39599.80 | Visit |
| 36 | EuroDNS | $4394.44 | $4394.44 | $4394.44 | $21972.20 | $43944.40 | Visit |
Prices updated daily. Some registrars show promotional first-year prices. Always verify the final price on the registrar's website before purchasing.
A Three-Letter Word for the Automotive Industry
When XYZ.COM LLC secured the rights to .car in the 2012 new gTLD program, it landed a domain that literally reads as the product itself. Unlike abstract extensions that require explanation, .car is a self-describing namespace for anything on wheels — dealerships, reviews, parts suppliers, and enthusiast blogs. It's a rare case where the TLD doubles as the dictionary definition of its intended sector, which makes it a natural fit for the automotive trade. The registry's other properties, like .college and .christmas, lean on similar plain-language appeal, but none quite match the universal recognition of 'car' across English-speaking markets.
Same Registry, Different Vibe from .xyz
XYZ.COM LLC is best known for .xyz, the catch-all extension that became a favorite for startups and tech experiments. But .car sits at the opposite end of the spectrum: instead of open-ended possibility, it offers a tightly defined sector. The registry's portfolio spans .game and .pics, yet .car is the one that carries an immediate commercial connotation. This contrast shows how one operator can run both a generic utility and a niche industry play. The shared infrastructure means .car inherits the registry's technical reliability, but its branding is anything but generic. For buyers, that focus could mean less competition for quality names compared to a catch-all like .xyz.
Pricing: A Budget-Friendly Niche?
Available from 36 registrars, .car falls into the budget category of domain pricing, a surprising position for an industry-specific extension. The narrow spread between the cheapest and most expensive registrars — with Spaceship offering the lowest entry price at around $1863.20 — suggests the registry isn't trying to position .car as a premium product. Instead, it's competing on volume, much like its sibling .xyz. For a car dealership or an auto blog, that low barrier to entry makes .car an accessible choice, though renewals at $2064.20 and an average of $2666.19 still require a second thought. The pricing strategy hints that XYZ.COM LLC sees .car as a mainstream namespace, not a luxury niche.
Who's Actually Behind the Wheel?
The sponsor, XYZ.COM LLC, is the same team that propelled .xyz to global visibility, but .car has a distinct identity within the portfolio. Despite being a generic TLD, .car could be mistaken for a brand TLD — the kind companies register to protect a trademark. Its concise, dictionary-like form appeals to businesses that want a memorable domain without the baggage of a longer extension. Yet it's not restricted to automotive companies; any entity can register a .car, opening the door to creative uses like 'fast.car' or 'smart.car'. Since the delegation in 2015, it's been available on a first-come, first-served basis, with no special eligibility requirements beyond what any gTLD demands.